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AV05 CLU

2005 Audi A3

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,723 mi
Last recorded218,723 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Audi A395,772 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 CLU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 218,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Central behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 205,013 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 196,783 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 191,223 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 186,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 169,355 miles

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 10,930 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

coil spring corroded All Four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2016 161,216 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 153,106 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2014 138,968 miles

slight run out on rear tyres

Fail 9 Apr 2014 138,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight run out on rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2013 119,151 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 119,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 101,799 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 101,799 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 89,888 miles

signs of rear brakes been hot nsr brake slightly tight

Pass 27 Feb 2010 69,399 miles

emissions undetected peak

Pass 21 Feb 2009 56,085 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,523 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,523 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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AV05 CLU is a 2005 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 95,772 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV05 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV05 CLU is a 2005 Audi A3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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